SHE WAS 98

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SHE WAS 98 is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by N4bA and was released on August 1, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a terrifying atmosphere with effective jump scares that keep players on edge throughout the experience.
It offers a short but engaging horror experience, making it perfect for those who prefer concise gameplay without unnecessary padding.
The sound design and graphics are well-executed, contributing to the overall unsettling vibe of the game.

The game is very short, with many players feeling it lacks replay value and depth in its story.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as glitches and poor optimization, which detracted from the overall experience.
There is a lack of voice acting and character backstory, which some players felt diminished the emotional impact of the narrative.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's story is a linear, dark narrative that effectively combines horror tropes with strong jump scares, keeping players engaged throughout its short duration. While the creepy aesthetics and effective visuals enhance the experience, some players felt the lack of backstory for key characters, like the grandmother, detracted from the overall depth. Despite its predictability and limited replayability, the story is described as interesting and impactful, with a kafkaesque tone that culminates in a poetic ending.
- “The story is dark and the jump scares will make your soul leave your body.”
- “The story delivers really well, and the visuals, especially the lighting, are fantastic.”
- “The story is pretty interesting, with a kafkaesque tone that gradually turns into a personal journey through a man’s mind.”
- “Simply put, it amalgamates and concatenates a bunch of cliché horror tropes into an hour-long story which will keep your attention from beginning to end.”
- “I loved the horror aspect of this game but it lacks replayability; the story is very linear and you cannot deviate from it.”
- “Short but awesome, the jump scares got me every time; however, the lack of grandma's background and lack of story kind of hurt the game.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling and creepy qualities, effectively creating a tense environment that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the strong sound design and visual presentation, which contribute to a believable yet terrifying setting. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered its greatest strength, providing a deeply immersive experience that keeps players engaged throughout.
- “The atmosphere was terrifying and the jump scares were legit.”
- “I really enjoyed playing a horror game where I didn't have to hide or run and just got to experience the jump scares and atmosphere of the game.”
- “Well it's a quick game, but the atmosphere is very well done to keep it horrifying.”
- “I really admire how you manage to create such a deeply unsettling atmosphere.”
- “In this game as well, it’s clear that sound design and atmosphere are a top priority — and it truly shows.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
Overall, the graphics of the game received positive feedback for their strong atmospheric presentation, impressive lighting, and effective use of visuals that enhance the creepy aesthetics and tension. While some users noted that the graphics were a standout feature amidst a short runtime and reliance on jump scares, others felt the quality varied, with a few expressing disappointment in the overall graphical fidelity.
- “The story delivers really well, and the visuals, especially the lighting, are fantastic.”
- “Great game, awesome assets, sound effects and graphics, coherent gameplay and good jump scares.”
- “The graphics are not that good.”
- “One of the first things you will notice is the strong, atmospheric presentation, with visuals that make the house feel believable, even though it seems as if it could fall apart at any moment.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The gameplay is straightforward and fluid, characteristic of a walking simulator, with a focus on atmosphere and pacing rather than complex mechanics. Players appreciate the clear navigation markers and the solid integration of sound effects and graphics, contributing to an engaging experience, though the overall playtime is around an hour.
- “Great game, awesome assets, sound effects and graphics, coherent gameplay and good jumpscares.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid, and there’s always a marker telling you exactly where to go and what you’re looking for.”
- “Because the focus is on a smooth and fluid experience, the gameplay avoids complex mechanics.”
- “As a walking simulator, the gameplay is simple.”
- “The gameplay is about an hour, so not terribly short, but by no stretch a long one.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting that it can be taxing on CPU performance, though it is not the worst example in the genre. Overall, it received a moderate score of 7/10 for its optimization in the context of short horror indie games.
- “We even get the horrors of a terribly optimized game, which is oh so prevalent in this genre. It's not the worst I've seen, but my CPU was not happy.”
- “The optimization is a major issue; the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Despite the interesting concept, the poor optimization leads to frequent crashes and long loading times, detracting from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and unexpected moments, such as a grandma vanishing and glitching through the floor, which adds a comedic twist to the horror experience. Players find the blend of dark themes with quirky, humorous elements, like caring for a witch-like grandma, to be both entertaining and engaging.
- “Watching grandma spontaneously vanish around a corner and clip through the floor was funny.”
- “A super trippy and funny realistic horror game where you take care of your ugly witch-looking grandma, which takes a dark turn.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a strong horror element, but reviewers note a significant lack of replayability due to its linear storyline, which offers no opportunities for deviation or alternative experiences.
- “I loved the horror aspect of this game, but it lacks replayability; the story is very linear and you cannot deviate from it.”
- “Absolutely no replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, including random glitches and black screens during interactions, which detract from the overall experience. While it has potential, these technical problems need to be addressed for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “Honestly, it's actually a pretty decent game. However, it does need a lot of work. There are random glitches when looking downstairs from upstairs, and anytime you do anything (e.g., interacting with doors, actions, etc.), the screen goes black instead of actually showing what you are doing. Suddenly, *poof*, the action is magically finished. The game is really short; it took me 104 minutes to complete (though I was away from my PC for 30 of those minutes). Some parts are really creepy, while others feel very cheap, if that makes sense.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players expressed disappointment over the lack of voice acting, particularly in emotionally charged interactions, which led to an awkward experience when they had to voice the lines themselves. This absence detracted from the emotional depth of the narrative, especially in key moments like those shared with family characters.